Tesla appears to now expand its deployment of Starlink satellite internet systems at Supercharger stations as the satellite dish appears at ta new station. More…
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Quick Charge Podcast: July 7, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
Human Horizons unveils production-ready HiPhi Z GT with robotic touchscreen and automatic suicide doors
Fresh news arrives out of China as yet another relatively new automaker is debuting an ultra-futuristic EV loaded with unique designs and technology. Human Horizons has shared additional details of its upcoming HiPhi Z GT sedan ahead of scaled production. Loaded with distinctive features both inside and out, this new EV is something you gotta catch a glimpse at. Did we mention the robot touchscreen turns to look at you when you’re speaking to it. More…
The world’s first electric timber truck has been delivered in Sweden, and it can haul 80 tons
In what the companies are calling a “world’s first,” commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania AB has delivered its first electric timber truck to SCA – Europe’s largest private forest owner. The all-electric timber truck has a massive capacity of 80 tons and represents Sweden’s next step in becoming an entirely fossil fuel-free society. More…
Want to downsize a car but not ready for a bicycle? Here’s why you need a seated electric scooter
Gas prices are ridiculously high and they just keep climbing. Your car isn’t getting any cheaper, but buying a new electric car also isn’t in your budget (and let’s face it, putting one more car on the roads isn’t helping anyone either). An electric bike would be a GREAT alternative, but maybe you just aren’t ready to go 20 mph on the side of the road with cars whizzing past your handlebars. More…
Tesla is preparing to open up Superchargers to non-Tesla EVs in the US later this year
Tesla is preparing to open up its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles in the US later this year, according to a memo from the White House. More…
Check out the steer-by-wire yoke on the Lexus RZ 450e: Video game driving comes to life
Ahead of its start of production this fall, Lexus continues to share more glimpses of its RZ 450e electric SUV and its exciting yoke steer-by-wire-system. Before test drives begin for consumers, some media outlets have been able to get behind the wheel yoke of the Lexus RZ 450e and document the drive. Check out the video below. More…
Tesla (TSLA) achieves best solar deployment in years, but solar roof is still at a crawl
Tesla has achieved its best solar deployment in the US residential solar market since back in 2017 after acquiring SolarCity, but its solar roof deployment is still at a crawl. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 6, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
XPeng teases video of City Navigation Guided Pilot: Is it a better ADAS than Tesla FSD beta
Ahead of its official release in China, XPeng Motors has posted a teaser video showcasing the engineering (beta) version of its City Navigation Guided Pilot (NGP). The one-take video shows XPeng’s P5 sedan driving autonomously from XPeng HQ in Guangzhou to the city center, demonstrating a number of ADAS functions. If and when it reaches mass production, City NGP could offer a legitimate challenge to Tesla FSD beta.. More…
What does sustainable lithium mining look like?
Lithium is a vital component of EV batteries, and Winnipeg, Canada-headquartered Snow Lake Lithium says it’s committed to operating a fully renewable and sustainable lithium mine. What does that mean. More…
West Coast EV charging network EVCS raises $68.8M to expand fast charger footprint
EVCS – a West Coast-based EV charging network – has raised $68.8 million in funding to help expand its presence to over thirty-five new cities in California, Oregon, and Washington. In addition to increasing fast charger density in its current footprint, EVCS looks to double its network size by 2023. More…
SparkCharge is offering free EV charging delivery in July through the Currently App
Mobile charging network SparkCharge is offering customers complimentary EV charging delivery services throughout the month of July using its Currently App. EV drivers in serviceable cities can open the app and arrange for a Currently driver to come to their EV and recharge its battery for free. See below for the promo code to take advantage of the free Currently EV charging.. More…
Saleen launches shady financing effort and teases modified Tesla vehicles again
Saleen Automotive has launched a new shady financing effort to bring the company back from the dead, and the legendary car tuner is dangling modified Tesla vehicles in the process again. More…
VinFast is investing tens of millions in solid-state battery manufacturer ProLogium
Vietnamese EV automaker VinFast is continuing its lightning-fast growth and expansion by announcing a long-term, strategic partnership with solid-state battery manufacturer ProLogium. Following a signed Memorandum on Understanding, ProLologium will provide solid-state battery cells to VinFast vehicles beginning in 2024. More…
NIO Power Day 2022: New 500 kW fast chargers coming to China and the EU this year
During NIO’s second annual Power Day event, the Chinese EV automaker spoke of its future of charging and battery technology, unveiling new 500 kW ultra-fast-charging piles in addition to a peek at its third-generation battery swap station. Here’s a quick recap of NIO Power Day 2022. More…
Rivian announces production ramp to 4,401 electric vehicles last quarter
Rivian announced that it produced 4,401 electric vehicles during the last quarter – a significant ramp-up as supply chain issues are subsiding according to CEO RJ Scaringe. More…
The new European-made Äike T may just be the best designed electric scooter in the world
I recently had the chance to see and test the new Äike T in its native European capital of Tallin, Estonia. Having ridden the scooter, met the team that designed it and toured the facility where it is built, I can tell you that this is one of the best designed electric scooters I’ve laid eyes on, and here’s why. More…
Rivian R1S review and 1st drive: The best SUV ever made?
One simple fact is going to tell you more than all of the Rivian R1S Review words, images, and video below: I’m in line to buy a Rivian R1S, and after a few days on and off the roads of upstate NY, I’m more excited than ever to get my hands on it.. More…
Tesla is still the world’s largest electric car producer despite what you are hearing
“Tesla is no longer the world’s largest electric car producer” is the take that the media is parroting this week, but it stems from adding plug-in hybrids into the mix while everyone agrees that all-electric vehicles are the future of the industry. More…